Vista & View · Kobe (Suwayama)
Venus Bridge ビーナスブリッジ
Spiral figure-eight footbridge on Suwayama hill above central Kobe, a free night-view spot over Sannomiya and the port.
HoursOpen 24 hours
PriceFree
Getting thereKencho-mae Station (Seishin-Yamate Line), about 30 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeNight
AddressSuwayama Park Observatory, Suwayamacho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0007
About
Venus Bridge is a 90 m spiral bridge in Suwayama Park that links two viewing terraces. It is close to the city centre but high enough to see Sannomiya's towers, Meriken Park, Harborland and the port. Couples come for the 'Lovers' Lock' fence. It is popular at sunset and after dark.
Highlights
- Close-up night view of Sannomiya and the port
- Spiral figure-eight bridge
- Lovers' lock monument
- Free and open all day
Tips
- Bus 7 from Sannomiya to Suwayama Koen-shita, then about 20 min uphill
- Or 30 min walk from Kencho-mae Station
- Road closes to cars from 23:00 to 5:00
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